Football: The strongest post-zero generation

"This Liverpool gives people a feeling that is both familiar and unfamiliar. According to Klopp's coaching philosophy in the past when facing teams with strong possession ability, he has adopted defensive counterattacks, which is more obvious when the team is leading. Except for Li Qing was at the front of the line, and all other players retreated to the 30-meter area to help defend. Now he is stepping up the offensive with the score leading..."

China Channel 5 commentator He Wei said solemnly: "This is an unexpected change. Maybe... the continuous victories and glory have brought a lot of confidence to Klopp, plus the Liverpool players themselves are very strong. We can also go head-to-head with Manchester City under Guardiola."

Liverpool, who stepped up their offensive, used continuous high-risk pressure to force the defender in possession of the ball to make a decisive big-footed clearance, thereby avoiding the possibility of Li Qing stealing the ball and counterattacking to score.

Manchester City coach Guardiola stood on the sidelines with a frown, not knowing how to make adjustments. Fernandinho must stay on the court to defend. De Bruyne and David Silva are the team's offensive duo. No one can retreat from the line of fire easily.

Then we can only find a way through the two wings. The problem is that Bernardo Silva was replaced by Mahrez at the beginning of the second half, and the only choice left was between Aguero and Sterling.

"Huh?"

When Guardiola noticed left back Mendy, his eyes lit up. The Manchester City he was in charge of could definitely play a three-centre-back system, and Mendy also had a yellow card on his back, which was a huge hidden danger for the next game.

Thinking of this, he turned to look at the coaching bench and shouted to assistant Arteta to call Jesus from the warm-up area and prepare to come on as a substitute.

However, just when Guardiola was explaining the tactics to Jesus, the situation on the field suddenly changed.

Liverpool's attack came to the left. Li Qing and Salah changed positions without warning. Guardiola, who told Jesus about uncle Zha, glanced at him and felt a strong feeling in his heart. disturbed.

Jesus listened attentively. He didn't hear coach Guardiola speak for a long time. He raised his eyebrows and looked up. He saw Guardiola looking towards the court. Out of curiosity, Jesus followed. past.

The football came to the center of Manchester City's defense about thirty meters away from the goal. Wijnaldum, who was responsible for the transition, did not stick to the ball and directly passed it to the feet of Salah, who was attacking the right rib. The latter also did not stick to the ball. He directly used the cross To Li Qing.

"aoaooaoaooaoaoooooo——"

Suddenly, the Anfield stadium boiled, and loud shouts erupted like a mountain roar and a tsunami.

In the fanatical atmosphere, left back Mendy broke out in cold sweat on his forehead, feeling more and more pressure. Li Qing, who got the ball, dribbled forward with the outside of his left foot, his feet constantly feinting in line with the changes in his body's center of gravity, and the goal Di had no choice but to fight and retreat.

At this moment, Li Qing forced him to make a choice. Li Qing suddenly pushed the football forward with the toe of his left foot. Mendy suddenly felt a chill in his crotch. It was already too late when he subconsciously closed his legs, and the football escaped first. In the past, Mendy's defensive awareness was very good. The ball passed and the man was kept by him.

He just regretted it as soon as he committed the foul, because... he already had a yellow card on his back. The most important thing was that Michael Oliver had given him a verbal warning before...

"damn it!"

Manchester City coach Guardiola suddenly realized something and looked at the referee Michael Oliver uneasily.

Michael Oliver ran towards Mendy with a solemn expression. Mendy immediately did not say that Li Qing was diving, but put his palms together and begged the referee Michael Oliver, hoping that he would not give another yellow card.

The Liverpool players were obviously not willing to see this happen. They all spread their arms and put pressure on Michael Oliver. Manchester City captain David Silva was just about to say something when he saw Michael Oliver take out a bag from his trouser pocket. A yellow card...

"Yellow card!"

China Channel 5 commentator He Wei said loudly: "Mendy received his second yellow card of the game!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Michael Oliver took out another red card, and Hevey's voice suddenly rose an octave: "Two yellows turned one red, Mendy was sent off!"

"This is a big trouble. Manchester City was already lagging behind, but now they have one less player to play, and they are a guest to challenge the league leader. The possibility of escaping unscathed has dropped to an all-time low at this moment."

Guest commentator Xu Yang said solemnly.

"aoaooaoaooaooooooooo——"

The Liverpool fans above the Anfield pitch erupted into a tsunami-like roar, cheering for referee Michael Oliver's decision.

Manchester City head coach Guardiola was very dissatisfied with Michael Oliver's penalty, but he had no choice but to do so. With rich coaching experience, he knew that it was impossible to change the penalty made by the referee, especially for a young and famous future Premier League player like Michael Oliver. As soon as he whistled, he felt very proud and arrogant.

Jesus glanced at the head coach Guardiola, and after a tense battle between heaven and man, he finally decided to ask the angry Guardiola: "Boss, am I still playing?"

"Play, of course!"

Guardiola made a prompt decision: "Replace David Silva, partner with Kun, change the formation to 342, let Kevin increase the running distance and make up for the lack of defense in the middle..."

Jesus replaced David Silva, and China Channel 5 commentator He Wei shouted: "This is the rhythm Guardiola needs to fight for!"

“If we don’t work hard, we will run out of time.”

…

Liverpool head coach Klopp glanced at Guardiola meaningfully, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said calmly in a voice that only he could hear: "Since you want to fight, then... I will join you!"

Two minutes later, Liverpool made adjustments. He replaced Henderson with Naby Keita to strengthen the attack in the middle and fight against Manchester City, who had one less player!

Henderson, who was replaced, handed the captain's armband to Li Qing and then walked out of the stadium slowly. BBC commentator Lineker shouted: "It's natural for Josep Guardiola to step up his attack after falling behind. Jurgen ·Klopp replaced Jordan Henderson with Naby Keita, who has a stronger offensive ability. I have to say that he has become very crazy now, or... does not give Manchester City any chance! "

Manchester City only suppressed Liverpool for a few minutes with the technical advantages of its players. As time went by, Liverpool's advantage of playing one more player became more and more obvious, and the number of shots that threatened Manchester City's defense was increasing.

In the 76th minute, Li Qing played a series of passes with Naby Keita, Wijnaldum, Salah and Firmino, and broke into the front of the penalty area from the center about 40 meters away from the goal. , Stones' heart was in his throat.

Li Qing's left shoulder sank, and Stones subconsciously rushed to the right side of his body. After all, Li Qing's dominant foot was his left foot. He was worried that Li Qing would take a shot after winning the shooting space.

As everyone knows, this is what Li Qing was waiting for. He dunked the football to the right front of his body from the inside of the instep of his left foot. It was too late for Stones to stop and defend. He saw Li Qing supporting his left foot and raising his right foot.

The football rolled quickly against the ground towards the lower right corner of the goal. Goalkeeper Ederson obviously did not expect that Li Qing would shoot with his right foot. His reaction was half a beat too slow and it was already too late to make a save...